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  A police constable, Bernard Koome, from the Special Police Intercept and Verification (SPIV) unit was tragically shot dead on Wednesday evening in Thika West Sub-county after a routine motorcycle inspection escalated into fatal violence. Eyewitnesses recounted a harrowing scene. The officer, part of a four-person patrol, stopped a rider whose motorcycle lacked the mandatory unique
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  Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers
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  Nairobi police have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of terror-related activities after they found him in possession of explosive materials during a late-night patrol. According to authorities, officers from Kamukunji Police Station became suspicious around 11:20 p.m. when the man exhibited erratic and evasive behavior. Acting swiftly, the officers stopped him for questioning and inspected the bag he was carrying. A search revealed 21 detonators, 21 packets of a white substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate, and a five-meter-long electric cable, along with other potentially dangerous items. These materials are commonly associated with the manufacture of explosives. The officers arrested
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  Teenage mothers in Kenya will no longer have to depend on their parents’ health insurance, thanks to a new government initiative that grants them independent medical coverage. The move marks a major step in bridging long-standing gaps in adolescent maternal healthcare. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has launched a specialized health coverage program targeting pregnant teenagers and young mothers. This is part of a broader reform to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system following the rollout of the national health insurer last year. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the program, reaffirming the Kenya Kwanza administration’s dedication to achieving Universal Health Coverage
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  The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to
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  The government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform designed to protect Kenyan youth seeking employment opportunities overseas, following a troubling rise in cases involving fraudulent recruitment agencies. The platform, dubbed the Labour Mobility Management Information System (LMMIS), will serve as a central tool for tracking and supporting Kenyan migrant workers, starting with those headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows a high-level consultative forum held in Dubai, where Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) CEO Moriasia Rabu and Credit Manager Sam Njue met with Kenya’s Consul General. Their discussions focused on creating a more structured,
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  Kenya’s public debt surged to Ksh11.5 trillion by April 30, 2025, according to the latest data from the National Treasury. This marks a steady rise from Ksh11.36 trillion in March, with the government borrowing nearly Ksh100 billion each month in the lead-up to April. The National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, released by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, offers deeper insight into the country’s debt status. Covering the period from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report reveals that Ksh5.24 trillion, about 46 percent of the debt, is owed
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  Digital fraud is becoming increasingly rampant in Kenya, with four out of five citizens reporting they’ve been targeted in recent months. According to a new report by TransUnion, scammers are taking advantage of Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital landscape to carry out more sophisticated attacks. The report, based on a nationwide survey conducted between November 21 and December 9, 2024, revealed that 82% of Kenyans had received fraudulent emails, texts, phone calls, or online messages in the three months leading up to the study. Alarmingly, 11% of those targeted confirmed they had fallen victim to at least one scam. Cybercriminals are
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  Kenya’s job market is bracing for more turbulence as a new survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that 127 CEOs are preparing to cut jobs between July and September this year. The findings paint a bleak outlook for employment, with executives blaming the rising cost of doing business and declining sales for their decision. Released on Tuesday, June 17, the report highlights growing pressure on companies to scale down operations. Many CEOs said that a surge in operational costs coupled with reduced revenue has made it difficult to maintain current staffing levels. For job seekers, the situation
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  According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2023, only Ksh14 billion of the allocated Ksh22.96 billion was utilized leaving Ksh8.2 billion unaccounted for. Read More